10 Steps To Moving To New York City Alone With Nothing (Because You Can)

Posted on July 11, 2018September 20, 2019 by Krystal

I moved to New York City five years ago from California with nothing more than a little chunk of change and a (practically) strangers couch to crash on. It had been something I had been talking about doing for my entire life and I was finally done just talking. It was time for me to make moving to New York city alone a reality. I was 26 years old at the time, a college graduate,...more

If You Want to Find the Best Cruise in Halong Bay, Here is Why You Shouldn’t Go Cheap

Posted on June 18, 2018July 10, 2019 by Krystal

Halong Bay is the highlight of a Northern Vietnam trip. For anyone who has been to Hanoi and found it as stressful as I did, a breathtaking boat ride through this UNESCO world heritage site will make it all worth it. But if you want to find the best cruise in Halong Bay, here's why you shouldn't do it on the cheap. To begin, choosing a cruise company to host the adventure is daunting. The...more

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The Best Restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City, Including the Cutest Cafe Ever

Posted on June 18, 2018July 10, 2019 by Krystal

Finding amazing food and charming cafes is one of my favorite things about traveling. In Vietnam, I was looking for cheap street food and noodles drowned in a variety of different broths. I was surprised in Ho Chi Minh City, when I also stumbled across amazing craft beer, hidden cafes and delicious egg coffee. If you're looking for some of the best restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City, this list will give you a good...more

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Top Things To Do On Your First Trip To Ho Chi Minh City

Posted on June 18, 2018June 21, 2019 by Krystal

I was surprised how much I loved Ho Chi Minh City. With all the anticipation I had building around Hanoi and Hoi An, I almost considered skipping it all together. Perhaps my lack of excitement was exactly why I found myself enjoying it so much. Maybe it was because I had such a great travel companion. Maybe it was because it was my last stop in Vietnam and I was sad to leave. Perhaps it...more

If You’re Looking For the Best Restaurants in Hoi An, Here’s the Perfect List

Posted on June 18, 2018July 10, 2019 by Krystal

I was looking forward to my trip to Vietnam mostly for all the food and coffee I planned on eating while I was there. No place quite delivered on quality of food more than Hoi An, and I want to share with you what I think are the best restaurants in Hoi An. Next to Chiang Mai, this central region of Vietnam is home to some of the very best dishes in all of Southeast...more

Want a List of the Best Things To Do in Hoi An? Here’s A Great Guide For First Time Visitors!

Posted on June 18, 2018July 10, 2019 by Krystal

I much preferred the charming and quiet alleys of Hoi An, especially coming from the traffic-heavy streets of Hanoi. Some of my favorite things to do in Hoi An included wandering around the old town and sipping on coffee for a day in one of my favorite cafes. There was an ease to being in Hoi An. I fell in love with the streets and the colorful lanterns that adorned them. Other than a cruise...more

Wondering Where to Eat in Hanoi? Try Out These Places for Spicy Noodles and Egg Coffee

Posted on June 18, 2018July 10, 2019 by Krystal

There were a lot of things about Hanoi that made me highly anticipate my trip there. Since it is mostly a raved about travel destination, I thought I would fall madly in love with it. Instead I found the busy and hostile streets of the old quarter unwelcoming. But the one thing that didn't disappoint was the food. If you're wondering where to eat in Hanoi, you'll want to keep this list with you. To...more

What You Should Expect on Your First Trip to Hanoi

Posted on June 18, 2018July 10, 2019 by Krystal

Hanoi is a lot of traveler's favorite place to visit in Vietnam. I even met people who showed up and then blew off the rest of the country just to stay in Hanoi. I was looking forward to this city more than any other in Vietnam. I'm usually not let down when I get to a city that I highly anticipate going to, and I did end up eventually liking Hanoi. But just like chopping...more

List of Restaurants With the Best Chiang Mai Food and Best Thai Tea You’ll Ever Have

Posted on May 25, 2018July 10, 2019 by Krystal

I loved the food in Thailand more than I loved the food in any other country I visited in Asia. This was in large part due to Chiang Mai and everything I consumed while there. I want to share my list of restaurants with the best Chiang Mai food you'll ever have. Outside of Paris and Italy, it was some of the best dishes I've eaten in my entire life. I'm going to keep the...more

Why You Will Most Likely Hate Bangkok On Your First Visit

Posted on May 25, 2018December 6, 2018 by Krystal

A lot of traveler's first impression of Thailand is Bangkok - it's cheap and easily accessible to the rest of the region by train or cheap flights so it made sense to start my trip there. I had heard a lot of negative things about the Thai capital - it's dirty, smelly, and full of corruption. But I kept an open mind as I got off the plane with my backpack strapped tightly to my...more